Enrollment
416
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120015000122
Audubon Elementary School — Merritt Island, FL
Federal NCES profile for Audubon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 31
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Audubon Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Audubon Elementary School reports 416 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% above the Florida average and 2% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 416 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brevard spends $11,592 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.1% from local sources (property taxes), 37.1% from the state, and 17.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Audubon Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 28% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 2% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,592
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 416 Top 30% in Florida — larger than 70% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.9% +2% vs state
NCES ID 120015000122
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 416:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.6%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Audubon Elementary School.
$11,592
Per student
-9%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 37.1%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
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Frequently asked questions about Audubon Elementary School
How many students attend Audubon Elementary School?
Audubon Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is a other school in MERRITT ISLAND, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Audubon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Audubon Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Audubon Elementary School?
52.9% of students at Audubon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Audubon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Audubon Elementary School is White at 63.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in MERRITT ISLAND, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Audubon Elementary School?
Audubon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.